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41. I learned my lesson in 2008

Reply to senseandsensibility (Original post)

Tue Aug 19, 2025, 06:38 PM

Aug 19

I was all in for John Edward in the early days. Oops! Ironically, being in CA, I never even got a chance to vote for him in the primary that year, he was already gone by then. (Thank goodness!)

Since then I am happy to wait until I see all of the candidates and what their stories are. I am mostly a fan of Newsom and especially how he's taking the orange blob to the woodshed at the moment. But I'll wait to see if he actually does run in '28, and what happens between now and then.

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My opinion of Newsom as a native Californian for what it's worth [View all] senseandsensibility Aug 19 OP

Wise words, thanks Easterncedar Aug 19 #1

That's a good idea popsdenver Aug 19 #28

I really, really don't want Staph Aug 19 #2

What I meant was he was a local politician for me senseandsensibility Aug 19 #4

I'm sorry! Staph Aug 20 #53

You're right senseandsensibility Aug 20 #71

What do you want, then? Oeditpus Rex Aug 19 #23

Did Obama really qualify for that before he ran for president? RockCreek Aug 19 #46

Did he need to? Oeditpus Rex Aug 19 #48

Obama's experience didn't qualify him, exactly... Trueblue Texan Aug 20 #60

Obama had already made the min quals specified in the Constitution He'd been nationally noted as a student Hekate Aug 20 #62

What's the alternative? North Coast Lawyer Aug 20 #69

The original post, since corrected, referenced Staph Aug 20 #80

I like him and he has really shown a lot of forward leadership over the many years he has been in politics sdfernando Aug 19 #3

Exactly! senseandsensibility Aug 19 #5

100% !!! /nt sdfernando Aug 19 #6

He's unlikely to be my personal primary choice Bettie Aug 19 #7

"Celebrity factor?" vanlassie Aug 19 #15

He's not a celebrity. He is the Governor of California. chowder66 Aug 19 #17

He is our Governor, he isn't a celebrity obamanut2012 Aug 19 #25

In 2007 Obama had "celebrity factor", as did Clinton in the early 90s. dem4decades Aug 19 #35

He's a little too polished and bland for my taste. Would certainly vote for him as a nominee though. Tommy Carcetti Aug 19 #8

We'll know more about Dems that might do well nationally as we approach Prez primaries. Think he's a good candidate, but Silent Type Aug 19 #9

Great post Mysterian Aug 19 #10

Glad to hear it senseandsensibility Aug 19 #11

TACO has already been punishing California so not much left to lose I guess IronLionZion Aug 19 #12

There is no perfect candidate, I agree wait until the time comes and pick the best of the bunch or if Bev54 Aug 19 #13

The perfect candidate is the one that can win the next election. dem4decades Aug 19 #37

Thank You! Jean Genie Aug 19 #14

The Kimberly Gilfoyle thing doesn't bother me at all senseandsensibility Aug 19 #34

It's WAY too early to be discussing 2028 relayerbob Aug 19 #16

Sounds like maybe this thread isn't for you senseandsensibility Aug 19 #39

It happens every election cycle... GiqueCee Aug 19 #18

I Agree With You On Each And Every Point You Made, Salient And To The Point! MayReasonRule Aug 19 #19

Lets see: Governors Beshear, Newsom, Shapiro, and Whitmer speak easy Aug 19 #20

I would add Pritzker (IL) MLWR Aug 19 #22

Pritzker is, too obamanut2012 Aug 19 #26

Let's not forget Gov. Tim Walz Trailrider1951 Aug 19 #38

What is Walz waiting for? Bobstandard Aug 20 #79

What you said in your antepenultimate paragraph about a sitting duck is so, so true... Hekate Aug 19 #21

Yup, my first marriage was terrible obamanut2012 Aug 19 #27

Regarding Kimberly Guilfoyle: will everyone at DU who has never been divorced please raise their hands? Hekate Aug 19 #24

Voice in the wilderness, I guess DFW Aug 19 #29

I think you hit the jackpot with your wife 💕 But I was being a bit snarky because ... Hekate Aug 20 #50

My bad! I should have geen more alert! Eom DFW Aug 20 #55

You're not bad at all, you're the best ;) Hekate Aug 20 #64

Shyly raising hand here... druidity33 Aug 20 #54

As a native born San Franciscan I have appreciated YoshidaYui Aug 19 #30

TY for the first hand input, Yui Hekate Aug 20 #74

I, just myself, think he engaged with the "manosphere" to show, he at least tried to connect with magats. cksmithy Aug 19 #31

And in so doing . . . markpkessinger Aug 19 #42

I am sorry about that, and stand with trans rights. cksmithy Aug 19 #45

As am I . . . markpkessinger Thursday #83

While you're "never forgiving " ask yourself how much you want Trump or JD as president Hekate Aug 20 #66

Query-- What do you think of Pete Buttegieg going on FOX and other RW channels? Also unforgivable? Hekate Aug 20 #76

As a gay man I was very disappointed in Buttigieg. n/t markpkessinger Thursday #82

The only box I need checked is "can beat Vance" or whoever. No more pandering Callie1979 Aug 19 #32

I never liked Newsom all that much... ananda Aug 19 #33

This is quite subjective, but Oeditpus Rex Aug 19 #36

If he becomes president he can be called Slick Gavin, like the right wing called Clinton Slick Willy. dem4decades Aug 19 #40

I learned my lesson in 2008 catchnrelease Aug 19 #41

Wasn't that Edwards thing a kick in the gut? senseandsensibility Aug 19 #43

The purity police have been dormant for a bit but are back strong I see. NoMoreRepugs Aug 19 #44

Funny you should mention it Hekate Aug 20 #65

After the Manosphere interviews I ranked him pretty low. But as of late Ars Longa Aug 19 #47

I look forward to a robust primary with our candidates championing our various political positions and dissatisfactions. Intractable Aug 19 #49

Thanks for the discussion; elleng Aug 20 #51

Funny how tRump could exist as the leading R candidate for the 2024 election for the better part Sibelius Fan Aug 20 #52

A bit early but I agree we need a fighter Jersey Devil Aug 20 #56

Fight fight fight DoBW Aug 20 #57

So don't commit. Iggo Aug 20 #58

I love what Gavin is doing but berksdem Aug 20 #59

Fortunately, he's got time to build a strong team AND a strong presence to the public. CTyankee Aug 20 #61

It's waaaay too early JustAnotherGen Aug 20 #63

"Thinking about " 2028 is fine-- it's the elimination derby that gets me riled... Hekate Aug 20 #67

Amen JustAnotherGen Aug 20 #68

Good points, all. Buddyzbuddy Aug 20 #70

Thanks senseandsensibility Aug 20 #73

Couldn't agree more. Buddyzbuddy Aug 20 #75

It's a little too early to make commitments. Trump won't finish his term I believe and if the US... NNadir Aug 20 #72

Being a S.F. native he was a good mayor and I'm respecting him more now that he is punching the orange pedo felon ! kimbutgar Aug 20 #77

I was angry that he would platform a racist Keepthesoulalive Aug 20 #78

Thanks for your first hand perspective. For me it's PRITZER or NEWSOM. UTUSN Aug 20 #81